Author Interview
Bookmarks with Becky Manawatu
Becky Manawatu is back with the much-anticipated sequel 'Kataraina'. Audio
Bree Tomasel’s new book UnApologetically Me
Behind the banter, Bree Tomasel has battled anxiety, ADHD, struggled with her sexuality, and survived a harrowing attack as a young child. She shares her story in new book UnApologetically Me. Audio
'We are all trapped in our bodies' - Susie Ferguson on covering war and her own hidden pain
In the new book Bloody Minded, RNZ's Ferguson reflects on how a "stubborn" Scottish child became an award-winning journalist despite the crippling pain of endometriosis. Video, Audio
Tim Winton on climate change: 'We're on the razor's edge'
The West Australian writer told RNZ's Saturday Morning about the barbaric and blistering future depicted in his epic new novel Juice. Audio
A love letter to bookshops
A photo book paying tribute to 32 of New Zealand's indie book stores has hit the shelves, fittingly on New Zealand Bookshop Day. Bold Types - Indie Bookshops of Aotearoa New Zealand is a collection of… Audio, Gallery
Susie Ferguson - Bloody Minded
Susie Ferguson opens up about becoming a war correspondent at only 25, while taking 15 painkillers a day to cope with her then undiagnosed endometriosis. Audio
Tim Winton: the reality of climate inaction is science fiction
Australian "Living Treasure" Tim Winton's new novel Juice is a dystopian thriller mapping out a future so devastated by climate catastrophe it's nearly unbearable. Audio
The curious writing desk that sparked graphic novel
Even as a four-year-old, Di Morris felt drawn to the writing desk at her great-aunt Marjorie's house. Audio
'An Island to Oneself' republished
New Zealander Tom Neale spent a total of 16 years living alone on a remote atoll in the Cook Islands. The newly republished edition of his book includes his daughter Stella's side of the story. Audio
Award-winning chef Ben Shewry on criticising the critics
The world of restaurant reviews is "more make-believe than anything else", the Taranaki-raised chef says. Audio
Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters
Sacha Coward has run LGBTQ+ focused tours for museums, cemeteries, archives, and cities around the world. Now, his new book profiles queer icons from mythology. Audio
Feature interview: wellbeing and self-care is holding you back
You're never going to sort your life out says best-selling author and journalist Oliver Burkeman. Audio
Mark Manson
Author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” Mark Manson, talks to Guyon about the potential upsides of AI therapy and the reasons so many Americans idolise Trump. Plus, he reveals how his life… Video, Audio
NZ author 'thrilled' over UK publisher bidding war
Best-selling Kiwi author Catherine Chidgey is "pinching" herself after a UK bidding war over her latest novel. Audio
Chelsea Winter returns with 'Tasty' cookbook for 'every style of eater'
Have you tried banana blossom or whipped chickpea liquid? Chelsea Winter reckons they can make for "heavenly" dishes. Audio
Chelsea Winter’s latest cookbook
The much-anticipated follow-up to Chelsea Winter's #1 bestselling plant-based cookbook, Supergood, is here! Audio
Judy Bailey on being 'Mother of the Nation'
Almost 20 years after her final TVNZ news bulletin, the beloved broadcaster writes about the "minefield" of healthy ageing in her new book, Evolving.
Susie Dent on her debut murder mystery
Susie Dent is perhaps best known on this side of the globe as the resident word expert on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. She joins us to talk about her career and her debut murder mystery novel … Audio
Rebecca Sharrock: My Life as a Puzzle
Rebecca Sharrock, who can remember every experience, thought, dream, and feeling since she was a baby has since written a book about her extraordinary life called My Life as a Puzzle. Audio
New book celebrates one of NZ's most prolific hymn writers
New Zealander Shirley Erena Murray is considered one of the country's most influential international hymn writers of our time, with many of her 400 pieces published in the US and Europe. She was… Audio
